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Yahoo
21-07-2025
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- Yahoo
Three dead after passenger ship catches fire in Indonesian waters
July 20 (UPI) -- At least three people are dead after a passenger ship carrying nearly 300 people caught fire in Indonesian waters on Sunday, authorities said. The KM Barcelona ferry caught fire Sunday morning off Gangga, a small island off the coast of North Sulawesi province, the Indonesian National Search and Rescue Agency said in a statement. The ship was carrying 280 passengers, according to the agency, which said the number of evacuees was still being recorded. "Search and medical efforts are ongoing for the remaining victims," it said. "We have deployed several maritime SAR units and rescue teams to swiftly respond to this incident," an Indonesian National Search and Rescue Agency official said. "A central command post for search-and-rescue operations has been established at Manado Port." Footage of the incident published on social media by the Indonesian National Search and Rescue Agency shows the boat engulfed in flames, spewing smoke into the air, as dozens of people wearing life preservers float in the ocean, waiting to be rescued. Officials said favorable weather was aiding evacuation operations, but they remained on high alert due to the threat posed by the potential risk of an explosion from residual fuel. The cause of the fire was unknown. The incident comes just weeks after at least five people were killed when a passenger ferry sank in bad weather off the coast of Indonesia's Bali earlier this month. Solve the daily Crossword
UPI
21-07-2025
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- UPI
Three dead after passenger ship catches fire in Indonesian waters
July 20 (UPI) -- At least three people are dead after a passenger ship carrying nearly 300 people caught fire in Indonesian waters on Sunday, authorities said. The KM Barcelona ferry caught fire Sunday morning off Gangga, a small island off the coast of North Sulawesi province, the Indonesian National Search and Rescue Agency said in a statement. The ship was carrying 280 passengers, according to the agency, which said the number of evacuees was still being recorded. "Search and medical efforts are ongoing for the remaining victims," it said. "We have deployed several maritime SAR units and rescue teams to swiftly respond to this incident," an Indonesian National Search and Rescue Agency official said. "A central command post for search-and-rescue operations has been established at Manado Port." Footage of the incident published on social media by the Indonesian National Search and Rescue Agency shows the boat engulfed in flames, spewing smoke into the air, as dozens of people wearing life preservers float in the ocean, waiting to be rescued. Officials said favorable weather was aiding evacuation operations, but they remained on high alert due to the threat posed by the potential risk of an explosion from residual fuel. The cause of the fire was unknown. The incident comes just weeks after at least five people were killed when a passenger ferry sank in bad weather off the coast of Indonesia's Bali earlier this month.
Mint
20-07-2025
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- Mint
Indonesia ship fire in photos: Pregnant woman, four others killed; several jump into sea to escape
Indonesia ship fire in photos: Pregnant woman, four others killed; several jump into sea to escape 8 Photos . Updated: 20 Jul 2025, 11:02 PM IST Share Via A massive fire engulfed the KM Barcelona VA vessel off the coast of Indonesia's North Sulawesi province at around 1.30 pm local time, which was carrying over 300 passengers to Manado Port. 1/8Smoke billowed from the passenger ship KM Barcelona after it caught fire in the waters off Talise Island in North Sulawesi, Indonesia, on Sunday. More than 280 people were rescued, and evacuation efforts were ongoing. (AP) 2/8Rescue ship approach passenger ship KM Barcelona after it caught fire in the waters off Talise Island in North Sulawesi, Indonesia. A passenger ferry, KM Barcelona VA vessel, carrying over 300 people, caught fire at sea on Sunday off Sulawesi island in Indonesia, Rescuers retrieved five bodies, including a pregnant woman. (AP) 3/8The KM Barcelona 5 was headed to Manado, the capital of North Sulawesi province, from Talaud, an island district in the province when it caught fire in waters near Talise. (Screenshot) 4/8The incident took place on a ferry carrying over 300 people in the country's North Sulawesi province at around 1.30 pm local time. (X) 5/8A man swims while carrying his child in the sea after massive fire on Sunday engulfed the KM Barcelona VA vessel off the coast of Indonesia. Local media reported KM Barcelona 5 was ferrying 280 passengers. (X) 6/8A man jumps from the KM Barcelona VA vessel that caught fire off the coast of Indonesia. The authorities deployed two ships, several boats, and other vessels for the rescue mission. (X) 7/8A woman swims in the sea wearing a bright orange life jackets after the vessel caught fire. (X)
News.com.au
20-07-2025
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- News.com.au
Five dead as fire engulfs Indonesia ferry
Extraordinary images and footage have emerged after a ferry caught fire in Indonesia on Sunday killing five people including a pregnant woman. Passenger ferry KMIII Barcelona was on its way to Manado, the capital of the North Sulawesi province, when it was overcome by flames. The vessel was thought to be carrying near to 300 people when the incident occurred near Talise Island, north of Sulawesi island. Dramatic footage has emerged from the incident filmed by a survivor from the water. It was posted onto the social media account of Abdul Rahman Agu who it's stated is from Manando. He appears to be filming while holding a toddler in his arms. The video, which lasts almost 30 minutes, shows flames overtaking much of the boat's upper decks. Scores of people can be seen in the water in life jackets while others jump overboard. The man filming can be heard saying: 'Help, the KM Barcelona is on fire. There are still many people on board.' 'We are burning at sea … we need help fast,' he adds. Clinging to a baby, he could be heard trying to calm other passengers who also jumped overboard. At one point a rescue boat from the stricken ship comes up to the person filming and takes the child. The boat appears to be solely for children. The man is then picked up a few minutes later by another vessel. Indonesia's coast guard confirmed five people died in the watery inferno. On Sunday, VIII/Manado Naval Base Commander Commodore May Franky Pasuna Sihombing said 280 passengers were evacuated by officers. 'Reports indicate that the ship caught fire between 12 noon and 1pm local time,' Manado Search and Rescue Office's public relations official Nuriadin Gumeleng said, noting that one deceased victim, a pregnant woman, had already been brought ashore. Fishermen also helped evacuate the victims to nearby islands. No cause for the fire has been given for the fire. Marine accidents are a regular occurrence in the Southeast Asian archipelago of around 17,000 islands, in part due to lax safety standards or bad weather. The ferry sinking en route to Bali this month was attributed to bad weather. In March, a boat carrying 16 people capsized in rough waters off Bali, killing an Australian woman and injuring at least one other person. In 2018, more than 150 people drowned when a ferry sank in one of the world's deepest lakes on Sumatra island.
Hindustan Times
20-07-2025
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- Hindustan Times
At least 5 dead after Indonesian ferry catches fire; hundreds rescued
A ferry carrying over 280 people caught fire off the coast of North Sulawesi in Indonesia on Sunday killing at least five, including a pregnant woman, reported Associated Press. Smoke billows from passenger ship KM Barcelona after it caught fire in the waters off Talise Island in North Sulawesi, Indonesia, on Sunday(AP) The vessel, identified as KM Barcelona 5, was en route from Talaud Islands to Manado when it was engulfed in flames near Talisei Island, following which chaos erupted and a massive rescue effort was launched. The fire reportedly broke out around 12.00 pm (local time) causing panic among passengers as thick, black smoke billowed while flames rapidly spread across the ferry's upper decks. Harrowing videos posted on social media showed dozens of terrified passengers jumping overboard into choppy waters, many wearing bright orange life jackets. Over 200 passengers & crew rescued from burning vessel The Associated Press report quoted Vice Admiral Denih Hendrata, Commander of the Indonesian Fleet Command confirming that 284 passengers and crew members had been evacuated thus far with assistance from three navy ships and local fishermen who rescued people drifting in the sea. Hendrata was quoted saying they are still focusing on evacuation efforts and added that the exact number of passengers who were onboard is unclear and cause of fire is under investigation. Also Read: Earthquake of 6.7 magnitude hits Indonesia's Tanimbar Islands region Passengers promptly jumped out of the burning vessel Meanwhile, the National Search and Rescue Agency released dramatic visuals of the rescue operation, showing plumes of smoke rising from the vessel and survivors being pulled to safety. Rescued passengers, according to another People report, were being transported to nearby Ganga Island, Nuriadin Gumeleng, a spokesperson for North Sulawesi Search and Rescue Agency said. A survivor, Alwina Inang, wife of a local police official, recalled surviving in the water for about an hour. She told local media outlet Detik that passengers were eating when thick smoke suddenly entered the bridge. 'We immediately jumped into the sea,' she added. The vessel was travelling along a familiar route between the Talaud Islands and Manado, a GB News report stated. It added that a Facebook live video, shot by a passenger named Abdul Rahmad Agu, who was seen holding a toddler while seeking help, captured the harrowing moments. As of now, the number of casualties in the fire is expected to rise as authorities continue to search for missing passengers. Also Read: India seeks tariffs lower than Indonesia's as Trump says US 'very close' to trade deal Maritime accidents in Indonesia Earlier this month, a ferry capsized near Bali, killing at least 19 people, while a speedboat with 18 passengers capsized near the Mentawai Islands just days ago during a storm. FAQs Q1: What caused the KM Barcelona 5 ferry to catch fire? The exact cause is currently unknown. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. Q2: How many people were onboard the ferry? While at least 284 passengers and crew have been rescued, officials have not confirmed the total number of people onboard. Q3: How many people have died? At least five people have died, including a pregnant woman. The death toll may rise as search operations continue. Q4: Where was the ferry headed? The ferry was travelling from the Talaud Islands to Manado, the capital of North Sulawesi.
